N10-008: CompTIA Network+
CompTIA
Exam Number: N10-008
Exam Name: CompTIA Network+
Length of test: 90 mins
Exam Format: Multiple-choice, Drag and Drop, and HOTSPOT questions.
Exam Language: English
Number of questions in the actual exam: Maximum of 90 questions
Passing Score: 720/900
The CompTIA N10-008 exam is an intermediate-level certification exam. This means that the required competency level is intermediate.
This study guide should help you understand what to expect on N10-008 exam and includes a summary of the topics the exam might cover and links to additional resources. The information and materials in this document should help you focus your studies as you prepare for the exam.
Related questions
A user is unable to perform a reverse DNS lookup of an IP address to a hostname. Which of the following DNS record types is missing?
A firewall administrator observes log entries of traffic being allowed to a web server on port 80 and port 443. The policy for this server is to only allow traffic on port 443. The firewall administrator needs to investigate how this change occurred to prevent a reoccurrence. Which of the following should the firewall administrator do next?
Which of the following BEST describes a network appliance that warns of unapproved devices that are accessing the network?
Explanation:
IDS stands for intrusion detection system, which is a network appliance that monitors network traffic and alerts administrators of any suspicious or malicious activity. An IDS can warn of unapproved devices that are accessing the network by detecting anomalies, signatures, or behaviors that indicate unauthorized access attempts or attacks. Reference: https://partners.comptia.org/docs/default- source/resources/comptia-network-n10-008-exam-objectives-(2-0), https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/security/what-is-an-intrusion-detection-system-ids.html
The cybersecurity department needs to monitor historical IP network traffic on the WAN interface of the outside router without installing network sensors. Which of the following would be best to allow the department to complete this task?
A technician is investigating an intermittent connectivity issue that occurs when specific WAPs are turned on. The technician checks into the issue further and finds the WAPs that are having issues share channel five. Which of the following is most likely causing the issue?
Which of the following is the most accurate NTP time source that is capable of being accessed across a network connection?
Staff members notify a network technician that the wireless network is not working as expected and connectivity to wireless devices is intermittent. Some devices connect but then disconnect. The technician reviews the logs on the WAP controller and identifies thousands of connection attempts from unrecognized devices within a short amount of time. Which of the following is the most likely reason for the wireless network connectivity issue?
A technician just validated a theory that resolved a network outage. The technician then verified that all users could access resources. Which of the following is the next step the technician should take in the network troubleshooting methodology?
Wireless users are reporting intermittent internet connectivity. Connectivity is restored when the users disconnect and reconnect, utilizing the web authentication process each time. The network administrator can see the devices connected to the APs at all times. Which of the following steps will MOST likely determine the cause of the issue?
Explanation:
A captive portal is a web page that requires users to authenticate before they can access the internet. If the session time-out configuration is too short, users may experience intermittent internet connectivity and have to reconnect using the web authentication process each time. The network administrator can verify the session time-out configuration on the captive portal settings and adjust it if needed. Reference: CompTIA Network+ Certification Exam Objectives Version 2.0 (Exam Number: N10-006), Domain 1.0 Network Architecture, Objective 1.8 Explain the purposes and use cases for advanced networking devices.
A network administrator is designing a new datacenter in a different region that will need to communicate to the old datacenter with a secure connection. Which of the following access methods would provide the BEST security for this new datacenter?
Explanation:
Site-to-site VPN provides the best security for connecting a new datacenter to an old one because it creates a secure tunnel between the two locations, protecting data in transit. Reference: CompTIA Network+ Certification Study Guide, Chapter 5: Network Security.
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